What is
Energy Healing?
All physical matter is composed
of energy particles that vibrate. Subatomic communication within the
body takes place through DNA photon
light emissions.
Photon light (or energy) can be
shared between people. As an Energy
Healer, Elizabeth is a clear conduit of
Life Force Energy facilitating balance
for perfect subatomic communication.

Each person has all three energy bodies, mental, emotional
and physical, working together
with Spirit to create life experiences. Intuitive guidance is
provided in a healing session to
illuminate the life experiences
of the issues you are facing. Enhanced awareness coupled with
energetic balance creates the
opening for healing on all levels.
Intuitive guidance and energy
balancing are a part of every
healing session.
Elizabeth is here to help you
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connection to all that is available
to lead a joyful life.
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practices at the Global Alliance Center of
Light and Learning in Santa Margarita.

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AWARD-WINNING BBQ
Since re-opening Rib Line BBQ &
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food competitions: the Edna Valley Chili
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Cook-off, beating out local favorites by a
country mile. Try Rib Line’s Triple Threat
Tri-Tip Chili and find out why!
For THE BEST pulled pork west of the
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our menu is for you. And we challenge
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Serious
Discussions

We both know you’re not hearing as
well as you should. Why not try the
latest hearing aid technology?
Call Karen Scott’s oﬃce for

I’m Too Young to Have
Hearing Loss … Aren’t I?
You might already know that more
than 40 million Americans suffer
from varying degrees of hearing
loss. But did you realize that most
of those are under the age of 50?
That 1 in 6 baby boomers (ages
41-59) have a hearing problem?
That 1 in 14 Generation Xers (ages
29-40) already have hearing loss?
That more than a million children
have hearing problems, and some
infants are born with serious to
profound hearing loss?
With a doctorate in Audiology and
more than three decades of experience
treating hearing loss, Karen Scott has
been teaching the San Luis Obispo
community about the nature of hearing loss since she opened her practice
in 1978.
“One common misperception is
that hearing loss only happens to the
elderly,” said Dr. Scott. “The reality is
that only 35% of hearing loss clients
are older.” That’s why her practice offers specialized services for children,
sports enthusiasts, industrial workers,
and musicians—in addition to helping the 3 out of every 10 older people
who experience hearing loss after 60.
Pediatric Audiology specialist Christy
Kirsch joined the staff in 2000, bringing a Master’s Degree in Audiology and
years of experience in early intervention programs and children’s hospitals.
Knowing that finding the right de-

vice with the right fit is only part of the
process, Scott employs a well-rounded
approach to treating hearing loss,
including education and follow-up. “It’s
critically important that our clients
understand their hearing loss so that
they can have realistic expectations,”
she said.
“And to be sure that everyone gets the best results possible, we
follow our clients’ progress—whether
newborns or great-grandparents—long
after they’ve left the office.”
Our hearing is our most important
“social sense.” It’s also important to
our personal safety, as it often serves
as an early warning system. And good
hearing enhances quality of life in ways
we don’t even consider. Symptoms can
be subtle, and the loss so gradual we
often don’t realize what we’re missing until we are tested. Don’t let age,
pride, or anything else stop you from
getting help if you suspect you might
be missing the sounds of everyday life.
Call 541-1790 or visit www.karenscottaudiology.com.

an appointment and get
this matter settled.
Now.
Then we can
discuss the
universal
string theory
or why
you have
a scratchy
beard.

is published annually throughout San Luis Obispo County and Northern Santa Barbara County.
To make your reservation for the next issue please call 805-546-8208 (San Luis Obispo) or 805-347-1968 (Santa Maria).
PUBLISHERS
Alex Zuniga
Bob Rucker

Realty group invigorates agents
with teamwork, education
Selling homes hasn’t been easy since the real estate bubble burst in 2008. The market is slowly
beginning to recover, but after three years of bad business, many realtors are feeling frustrated
and desperate. It’s no small wonder then that Keller Williams Coastal Valley is not only surviving,
but thriving, and hopes to build a network of over a 100 agents. With the help of new partners
in key leadership roles, they recently opened an 8,200 square foot office at 204 East Enos Drive,
expanding their work space by about 25 percent.
“It’s beautiful and warm, a comfortable place
for agents to work that’s really inviting to clients,”
said Steve Weiss, the new team leader. “There are
meeting rooms with advanced technologies– large,
flat screen TVs that let agents Skype with clients
and give virtual tours of properties.”
Weiss has only been a member of the Keller
Williams team for a few weeks, but he’s already
enamored with the company’s unique culture, one
that allows agents to help and support one another and the vast amount of information and tools
available through the Keller Williams University,
an online school that takes agents well beyond the
basic training required to earn a real estate license.
The site offers advanced courses on how to generate
leads, list homes, write contracts, and manage distressed properties, skills that give Keller Williams
agents a huge advantage.
“There was nothing like this when I first started,” said Weiss. “Even in a challenging market, if
you follow the systems and tools we provide and

really want to work hard, there’s no limit to how
successful you can be.”
Weiss may be one of the company’s most valuable resources, even if he’s too humble to admit it.
He briefly mentioned his 26 years of experience
to New Times and the Sun before focusing on the
value of teamwork and the benefits of the company’s monthly group marketing meetings. Lawnae
Hunter, a new partner in the brokerage, did Weiss’s
boasting for him.
“[Weiss] has a wide skill set, and he’s very well
known,” said Hunter. “He was the chairperson for
the California Real Estate Commission in 2007
and helped write the purchasing contract the whole
state uses.”
Of course, Hunter brings a little something
to the table as well. She’s been in the business for
thirty years and formerly owned five central coast
offices of Prudential Hunter Realty. Her strengths
are in innovative, successful marketing approaches
and her ability to anticipate shifts in the market.

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“Now is the perfect time for this partnership,”
said Hunter. “I believe real estate will strengthen,
and together, we can build the number one company in the valley.”
That confidence comes from the Keller
Williams business model. The company has established a system that allows agents to reap the
rewards for their hard work, while also spreading
a piece of the profits amongst the other agents and
support staff. This model differs drastically from
the industry standard, wherein fiercely territorial
agents battle each other for clients and offer little
advice to rookie realtors. Keller Williams also offers its agents a variety of cost efficient support
services, like their transaction coordinator and
contact management programs.
“The beauty of it,” said Weiss, “is that you get a
cohesive group of people, more like a family than a
team. They cheer for each other when they succeed
and pick each other up when they fail.”
Dick Keenan, who was the franchise’s sole owner before bringing Hunter aboard, said his main
goal for the company is to create and maintain an
atmosphere of productivity and success.
“The Keller Williams philosophy teaches agents
how to have careers worth having, businesses worth
owning, and lives worth living,” he said.
For Keenan, the most satisfying aspect of the
job is seeing the growth of his agents as they take
advantage of the franchise’s training and resources.
Hunter summed it up like this: “With all of our
different strengths, we’ve got the dream team. I’m
very pleased with the agents that have made the
move to Keller Williams in the first few weeks of
this new partnership.”
If you’re interested in joining the Keller Williams Coastal Valley team or utilizing its skilled
agents for a real estate transaction, call them at
310-5800 or drop by their new office at 204 East
Enos Drive.

SEWING IS “GREEN”… AND SO
IS THE MONEY PEOPLE SAVE BY
BUYING LOCAL
The SANTA MARIA SEWING SUPERSTORE has been “Keeping the
Central Coast in Stitches” since
Bill Racanski started the business
in 1967. Michael Hudachek closed
his three stores in Ohio in 1979 and
came to Santa Maria to purchase the
business that same year.
In 2005, Michael and Ellen Hudachek moved the store to the present
location at 127 East Main Street (across
from the mall parking lot). Their son
Christopher Lawrence, with a background in film and television, helped lay
out the store to be most convenient and
aesthetically pleasing for customers.
The store specializes in staying
current with all that is new in sewing
and creativity. They carry machines
and sergers from Bernina, Babylock,
Husqvarna Viking, Singer, and are
proud to have recently added Janome.
– with prices starting at $99. Lifetime free classes come with every
machine purchased. “Our goal is to
give the best buying experience, training and classes for our customers. We
know they do not get that kind of service buying a machine from the shelf at
the Big Box Stores,” says Michael.
The Santa Maria Sewing Superstore
also carries the largest selection of
thread in California and the best selection of sewing furniture such as cabinets, cutting tables, storage units and

sewing chairs. They stress ergonomically correct sewing. All technicians
go for corporate technical training and
therefore is the only sewing store on
the central coast that offers “in house”
repairs for all sewing equipment … including industrial machines. Michael
also sharpens scissors!
Ellen said, “We have the most
wonderful group of customers. They
and our staff are our family.” One
group of ladies called “The Quilting
Angels” come into the store every other
Wednesday (bringing homemade cookies) and use our equipment in order to
make quilts for charities. They have
now made almost 2000 quilts to give
away to needy causes. One customer
makes quilts for the owners who adopt
pets from the shelter as a “carry home”
security blanket. Some customers form
their own “cottage” business and do
very well on their Internet stores with
the items they make. But most are
people who enjoy the creativity and the
community created by sewing.
Michael says, “Buy Local and come
join us!” Thanks.

We’ve been able to do this for two
reasons. The first is the the product
we work on is amazing. We love
Honda for what it has done for the
automotive industry. And by focusing exclusively on one manufacture,
we are able to provide a high quality service at a price that’s actually
much lower than most other shops.
We know these cars so well we often
diagnose a problem over the phone!
The second reason we’ve stayed
in business is that we truly care
about our customers. We see our
clients every where--downtown, at
the coffee shop, in church, at the
supermarket, or dining out at a
local restaurant.
They’re not just customers,
they’re our neighbors. And in many
cases, they’re friends. And for us, that’s
what being in business here is all about.
Yeah, San Luis is a small town, and
we love it!

San Luis Obispo is a small town. It’s
pretty hard to stay in business for any
length of time unless you’re treating people right. And even then, it’s not easy. At
Landis Automotive, we’ve been servicing
the Honda/Acura product line and its
customers for three decades-that’s actually longer than the local dealership.

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Improving The Health Of The
Central Coast…One Smile At A Time
As Dr. Mark Leopold and Dr. Nicholas Murphy reflect on their 34th year of practice together, things
have never been as exciting—both in the practice and in the field of dentistry. The last six years have
been especially eventful for Leopold, Murphy, and Main.
Dr. Craig Main joined the practice in May of
2003, and in addition to his restorative and cosmetic
dentistry, he’s brought a number of specialty services
into the fold. His extended education and training in
orthodontics and endodontics helps take care of more
patients in-house. “We really enjoy working with Dr.
Main.” says Dr. Murphy. “As clinicians, we’re all on
the same page when it comes to how to care for our
patients’ health and provide for their needs, and that
like-mindedness is so important. Craig’s an excellent
fit, and we’re happy to see his practice grow.”
Dr. Main’s orthodontic services are definitely a
factor in the practice growth. Both the Invisalign®
and Six-Month Smile® programs are popular with patients. “Most people associate straighter teeth with
better aesthetics, but that’s not the only reason to
consider straightening your teeth.” says Dr. Main.
“People don’t realize that straighter teeth can improve
oral health simply because they are easier to brush
and floss than misaligned teeth. Today’s orthodontic
treatments are geared with the adult patient in mind,
either with clear appliances, shorter total treatment
time, or both.”
Another factor in the practice growth is the arrival of Mark’s son Ian Leopold to the practice. Dr.
Ian Leopold graduated from UOP in June of 2010

and started practicing full-time October 1, 2010. He’s
added additional late evening and convenient Saturday appointments to the schedule to make it easy for
working professionals to get to the dentist. “It’s amazing what Ian’s prepared to do right out of school.” says
Mark Leopold. “His skills are impeccable, and he’s
only going to get better. Knowing that when Nick and
I are ready to retire, Ian and Craig are here to continue
our legacy brings me a great deal of satisfaction.”
Not that anyone is going anywhere. Mark and
Ian are attending the California Implant Institute, a
one-year comprehensive fellowship program in implant dentistry that includes 170 hours of lectures,
laboratory sessions, live surgical demonstrations, and
cadaver workshops, building up to 570 hours of advanced training. At the conclusion of the program this
July, both Mark and Ian will begin placing implants
in the office. “Implants have been around for over 40
years, and in many instances are considered the standard of care for replacing teeth.” says Ian Leopold.
“Now with the installation of our new digital i-Cat®
Cone Beam CT, we provide state-of-the-art imaging to
guide our implant placements. I find the accuracy of
this enhanced imaging essential to planning and placing implants. It just makes the most sense—for both
the patient and the dentist.”

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Doing what’s best for the patient is always the
#1 focus at Leopold, Murphy, and Main. Examples
include providing laser decontamination in hygiene,
and taking digital x-rays for reduced radiation exposure. For Dr. Craig Main, that meant investing in a
Surgical Operating Microscope for endodontic treatment. “Use of the dental microscope in endodontics
sets the stage for long-term function and biological
success, helping patients remain free of pain.” says
Dr. Main. “It provides better visualization, improved
treatment quality, and ideal treatment ergonomics, all
of which result in a better outcome for the patient.”
While all the doctors value being able to provide
care to their patients using the most up-to-date techniques and equipment, prevention is their highest
priority. “We are all focused on the overall health and
well-being of our patients.” says Nick Murphy. “Research has confirmed the oral-systemic health link,
and every day, more manifestations of this link become known. Good dental health can help prevent diabetes, stroke, and heart disease. Periodontal disease
has been linked to an increased risk of pancreatic cancer, higher incidents of pre-term births, peri-implantitis, even certain types of pneumonia in older people.”
As a founding member of the American Academy for Oral Systemic Health, Dr. Murphy helps all
the doctors stay updated on the latest research in
oral-systemic health. Understanding the emerging
science-driven relationships between the mouth and
the body—and applying that understanding to the
care they provide—is at the heart of their philosophy
as dentists and of their vision for the future. Together, with their combined wisdom and energy, they are
actively involved in changing the public and professional attitudes and awareness related to the many
oral-systemic connections.
It’s this focus on patient education that sets them
apart from most. As the exclusive representative for
KSBY’s Healthy Living Program, Leopold, Murphy,
and Main is working to bring common sense answers
to the public’s most common dental questions. “We
believe that helping people clearly understand their
dental choices and the benefits of treatment and prevention enable them to make more informed choices
about their care.” says Mark.
“At the end of the day, it’s all about our patients.”
says Nick. Patients can expect the highest quality of
care available using the latest in technology, techniques, and information, with convenient evening
and weekend appointments available. To learn more
about Dr. Mark Leopold, Dr. Nicholas Murphy, Dr.
Craig Main, or Dr. Ian Leopold, visit their website at
slosmiles.com or their Healthy Living page on KSBY.
com, or call 541-0550.

Complete Implant Services
that truly make you Smile.
There are a lot of big grins flashing
around the happiest town on Earth,
and many owe their sparkle to Dr.
Carol L. Phillips of Swiss Dental
Center. Since 1984, her pioneering
methods have kept San Luis Obispo
at the forefront of implant dentistry, and her new location, with
its modern equipment and vintage
Hollywood décor, promise to propel
her practice into the future.
On the office walls, TV screens
display pictures of decaying, diseased, and missing teeth that transform into perfectly-aligned, pearly
whites. These “before and after” shots
show what amazing work Dr. Phillips
and her team can do.
“Some people have low confidence
or they have trouble eating because
of bad or missing teeth,” said Dr.
Phillips. “They come to us with a
desired result, and it’s up to us to
make their wish come true. It’s very
gratifying to solve those problems
once and for all.”
Swiss Dental is the only game in
town with a total focus on tooth implants and reconstruction dentistry,
and that focus has led to mastery. In
fact, Dr. Phillips developed the FDA
approved system for implants that
dentists use across the country.
Advances in technology allow
Swiss Dental to build new teeth from
resin molds and snap them into a Ti-

tanium alloy substructure that is secured directly into the jaw bone. They
use only the latest techniques and
technology, but how does Dr. Philips
stay abreast of all the developments?
As a Diplomate of the American
Academy of Implant Dentistry she is
actively involved in advancing the science and practice of implant dentistry.
“I teach the refresher courses,”
she said.
Her office includes a large
classroom, which she uses for her
“Pathway Learning Series” an annual hands on continuum for other
dentists. The classroom’s big screen
TV lets visiting dentists watch Dr.
Phillips perform live surgeries.
“Implants are statistically the
most reliable thing in dentistry,” said
Dr. Phillips. “If you’re missing teeth,
you owe it to yourself to get more
information about your options.”
Swiss Dental Center accepts most
insurance plans. For more information, call the office at 541-1004, or
visit SwissDentalCenter.com.

You’ve probably heard in the news
that banks aren’t lending in this
economy. At Coast National Bank, we
would like to dispel that rumor. We
support local business and have a full
range of products and services ready
to meet your businesses’ needs.
Our professional staff of lenders
is available to guide you through the
process of getting a loan, and Yes!
We are making loans. In fact, Coast
National Bank has been the leading
SBA Lender on the Central Coast for

the past 10 consecutive years.
That means we have helped
more businesses grow and succeed through the SBA program
than any other bank in the
County. If you want to work
with a local bank that will take
the time to understand your
business, we are here and ready
to help.
Whether you’re looking at
starting a business or growing
your existing business, we can
assist you with that process.
We look forward to working
with you to help your business
succeed. Because our success depends
on your success!

open fire grill, imparts a smoky
essence to our authentic grilled
especiales and delicious salsas. Our
comal fills the air with the aroma
of fresh handmade tortillas. The
tequila bar offers an extensive collection of over 60 premium 100%
Blue Agave tequilas.
Dos Carlitos is a place for friends
and family to enjoy a relaxed outdoor patio or a casual indoor setting with sunflower-colored walls
and a cozy fireplace. Our beautiful
private dining room and terrace,
El Comedor, is also available yearround for special events.
We are open 7 days a week for lunch
and dinner from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Call (805) 688-0033, or email
info@DosCarlitosRestaurant.com,
for reservations.

OHIO VALLEY REFINERY RECLAMATION DRIVE IS A
HIT IN PASO ROBLES AND STARTS NEXT WEEK
IN GROVER BEACH!
They are paying out right
on the spot for my stuff.
Unbelievable!
By David Morgan
STAFF WRITER
A spokesperson for the event said he
expects to spend in excess of $200,000.00
this week for vintage items and precious
metals from local residents.
At previous events:
One person sold an old Gibson guitar
that was purchased in the 1960’s for less than
$250.00. A collector at the event paid him
$2,175.00 for it.
Another person had a pocket watch
collection that sold for $4,600.00, with
one of the watches making up $375.00 of
the $4,600.00 total.
A husband and wife brought in a box
of old jewelry, wrist watches, coins and
2 German daggers from WWII and left
$785.00 richer.
This is cool that something like this would
come here to our town. Where else would
this stuff ever be sold? The Refinery has
teamed up with the collectors for a 24
month tour of the United States, both big
and small towns, to dig up hidden gems.

Above: Refinery representatives will be on hand to purchase all gold,
silver and platinum items, as well as coins. Public welcome!

DOZENS CASH IN YESTERDAY WITH JEWELRY, RAILROAD
WATCHES AND GUITARS. AN ESTIMATED $200,000 IN
PASO ROBLES AND GROVER BEACH.
By David Morgan
STAFF WRITER
The first days of the 5 day reclamation drive
in Paso Robles were a hit with those
looking to sell their gold and silver coins.
An estimated 55 people left the event with
over $200 from old class rings, wedding
bands, herringbones and gold teeth. Coins
dated 1964 and earlier were bringing big
premiums as well. Silver dollars, halves and
quarters arrived in large quantities. Lots of
gold coins were also brought in.
On the other side of the room
were representatives from the Antique
Association. They were purchasing all
types of guitars, large currency bills dated

WE BUY SCRAP
GOLD & GOLD
JEWELRY

before 1923, military items and pocket
watches. One watch was purchased by a
collector in Montana for $835.00. There
were piles of sterling silver items like old
silverware sets and tea pots. Company
officials reported spending over $90,000
the first day of the event, alone. Brian
Eades, with the Ohio Valley, said, “We
have had an overwhelming turnout this first
day, and we expect to get more busy every
day this week.” The event continues today
in Paso Robles and opens next week in
Grover Beach. It is free and the public is
encouraged to attend.

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“I’ve never seen so many
Area Rugs before!!!”
That’s what we hear almost
every time a new customer walks
through our door. We have such
a large assortment of all types of
flooring, sometimes people don’t
realize that we also have the largest selection of area rugs from LA
to SF. That’s right! We have over
3,000 area rugs in-stock.
There is no other store for hundreds
of miles that can even come close to
what we have to offer. But we are not
limited to just area rugs. We also have
nearly $2,000,000 inventory of all
types of flooring: hardwood, laminate,
tile, vinyl and the hottest new flooring
on the market . . . Earthscapes. We
also carry window coverings. Valley
Flooring Carpet One of Santa Maria is
truly your one-stop flooring destination. You’ll find everything you need
to make your home look its best - all at
great low prices.
This year we are celebrating our
43rd year of serving the Central Coast.
We are serving customers today whose
grandparents bought flooring from
us 40 years ago. And we’ll be there to
serve their grandchildren. We’re not
going anywhere.
It all started back in 1968 when
Ron Ferrari and his friend, Dennis
Jensen, opened a small flooring store
in Santa Maria. In 1972 we moved
to our current location at 1133 West
Cook. In 1995, Valley Flooring joined
the powerhouse flooring co-op Carpet

One. Unfortunately Dennis passed
away in 2004. Since then, Valley
Flooring Carpet One of Santa Maria
has been run by Ron and his two sons,
Eric and Steve.
You can count on us to be there for
you before, during, and after the sale.
We look at our relationship with our
customers as a long-term commitment.
A customer of ours is a customer for
life. Our affiliation with Carpet One
allows us to combine the buying power
of nearly 2,000 stores giving our customers the best value for their flooring
dollar. We invite you to come in and
see what all of the excitement is about.
You’ll be glad you did.
You can learn more about us or even
take a virtual tour of our store by visiting our website at
www.CarpetOneSantaMaria.com

time for children of all ages to try
some FREE gymnastics & more.
Kids can celebrate at our Kids Night
Out Party that same night from
5:30-10pm. Call (805) 549-8408
and register early as this will be a
sold out party! For details, visit
www.iflipforCCC.com.
Our state-of-the-art facility is
designed to give all children their
best chance to achieve their dreams.
As we pass the 20-year mark, our
thanks go to our dedicated CCG
coaching staff, who are passionate
about the success of every child.
We have over 600 children in our
preschool, recreational, and developmental programs; and we have
almost 100 athletes on our competitive teams. This past Winter Season, CCG
athletes & teams won (10) State, (10)
Regional, & (1) National Titles. Come
celebrate their success as we look forward
to another 20 years, on July 2nd.

Help Us Celebrate Our
20th Anniversary!
Central Coast Gymnastics will celebrate our 20th Anniversary on Saturday,
July 2, 2011, with an Open House from
12-3pm. This FREE event offers FREE
hot dogs & beverages, great music, and
lots of giveaways & prizes every hour.
Our talented athletes will give amazing
demos in all our programs: gymnastics,
acrobatic gymnastics, cheerleading,
Cirque Du CCG, and karate. We’ll have
music & information booths, plus open

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21 Zaca Lane, San Luis Obispo

805 549-8408

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For Blood Testing
Central Coast Pathology (CCP) is
growing, and dedicated to excellence.
Drs. David Lawrence and Steven Jobst
founded the local laboratory more than
25 years ago. CCP operates patient
service centers (blood draw sites) from
Santa Maria to Paso Robles. They accept
any physicianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s orders for blood testing
at their patient service centers, with no
appointments necessary.

CCP employs over 240 Central Coast
residents. Local, Board-certified pathologists provide expertise in sub specialized anatomic and clinical pathology.
CCP considers it their duty to report all
results quickly without compromising
quality. Their mission is to improve the
quality of patient care by supporting
the community with state-of-the-art
testing and technology while providing
reliable, cost-effective services.
CCP accepts all major insurance,
Medicare, and Medi-Cal. They are the
preferred local laboratories for CCPN
subscribers. For more affordable
healthcare, there is a discount for payment at the time of services.
Choosing a high quality, experienced laboratory is a key element to
good healthcare decisions. At Central
Coast Pathology, serving the interests of
patients always comes first! Experience,
longevity and quick, accurate results;
isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t it good to know you have that choice?

Local Care for
Your Loved Ones
Country Oaks Care Center is a locally
owned and operated, 57-bed Medicareand MediCal-certified skilled nursing
facility. Owners, John and Sharon Henning, have been in this business for over
30 years, and have owned Country Oaks
for 20 years. They are at the facility every
business day.
We offer both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. For residents who
need rehabilitation, we provide physical,
occupational, and speech therapy, as well
as I.V. and enteral therapy. Our restorative

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nursing program assists residents
in maintaining the therapy gains
they have achieved.
Our caring attitude and the
professionalism of our staff are
what sets Country Oaks apart from
other nursing facilities. The positive
relationships between the friendly
staff and the residents help to promote the healing process. We realize that all of our residents want to
feel special, and we treat them that
way. Our resident care plan team
develops individualized programs
for each resident to achieve his or
her maximum potential.
Besides providing quality care for seniors, we are involved in the community.
We belong to the Rotary Club of Santa
Maria, Elks Lodge No. 1538, Smooth
Transportation Services, and the Central
Coast Literacy Council. We participate in
the Elks Rodeo Parade every year.

Dog-Paddling to health…
Splash Helps Dogs with
Warm Water Swimming
When her beloved dog Abbie was hit
by a car, Chris Barrett quickly discovered the need for a safe, clean canine
swimming facility on the Central Coast.
Abbie’s recovery depended on a regimen
of warm water swimming to help heal
her injuries and strengthen her muscles.
So Barrett began training under Susan
Marino, founder/owner of Angel’s Gate

Community Based
Real Estate Lending
Since 1989
In today’s more stringent credit
market our goal is to help people obtain real estate fi nancing by matching
up investors in our community that
can meet the needs of today’s borrowers. Because we work with private investors, we have more flexible lending
criteria, with the ability to close loans
that might not meet a traditional

Animal Hospice and Rehabilitation
Center in Long Island, New York. She
opened Splash, a warm water canine
swim facility, in 2003, bringing all
that Abbie taught her about what
dogs can do under difficult circumstances to the task. Barrett now has 8
years’ experience, and is currently enrolled at Purdue University’s distance
learning program for Veterinary
Technician Certification.
Warm water swimming is an excellent form of non-weight bearing /
low impact exercise that can safely reestablish lost muscle strength, coordination, cardiovascular strength, and
range of motion. Warm water swimming can help those suffering from
arthritis, dysplasia, joint and muscle
injury, and neuromuscular conditions, as
well as those recovering from orthopedic
surgeries and obesity. And it’s a great way
to cross-train canine athletes!

Splash Canine Swimming
216 Surf Street, Morro Bay
(805) 772.5363

bank’s guidelines. Our investors are
individuals, trusts, and different
retirement vehicles such as IRAs
and Pensions.
Whether it is Residential, Commercial, Construction, or Land we
work hard to get you the funds you
need as quickly as possible. We
also buy Real Estate Notes and help
investors purchase Foreclosure and
bank owned properties.
Real Estate Investors by both
buying and lending help stimulate
our local economy and create jobs
in our community. We are also
currently accepting new investors/
lenders, call for more information.
And we have a convenient
new downtown location: 1204
Nipomo Street at the corner of
Marsh and Nipomo.

A Relaxation
Destination Awaits…
Spa Escapes
& Retreats
Whether you need to lose weight,
relieve stress, are in recovery, or just
need time to relax, Serenity awaits
you. We specialize in offering personalized treatments and packages for
your specific needs. Participate in our

Make it Real,
Make it Raw
Good nutrition and vibrant
health are not luxuries – they’re essential to leading a long and active
life. “I have never seen anything
improve people’s lives more than
by eating raw food!” exclaims Betsy
Asmus, owner of Raw Food Betsy.
With a passion for teaching, she is
spreading the “raw” word through
her classes, one student at a time.
Raw Food Betsy’s classes, lectures,

food demonstrations and tastings have people “fired up” about
eating their veggies. If you want
increased energy, to lose weight,
improve your nutrition and overall
health – take a raw food class.
Discover the benefits of raw food
as you listen to Betsy’s healing
journey; then watch how easy it
is to prepare raw food recipes, and
taste the delicious raw food dishes
prepared in class.
Learn how raw food can improve your immune system and
heal your body from the inside out,
by eating mostly plant-based “raw”
foods – the way Mother Nature
intended us to eat.

Raw Food Betsy
1-888-732-3879
www.rawfoodbetsy.com

CENTRAL COAST BUSINESS REVIEW 2011

We Make House Calls!
…a Homeowner’s
and Contractor’s
dream-come-true
When was the last time the do-ityourself home improvement center
guy or gal came to your home to help
you choose just the right tile for your

Two Kids’ Museums
for Double the Fun
Summer is the best time to become
a San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum
or a Santa Maria Valley Discovery
Museum member, because when you
join one, you can enjoy full admission
privileges at the other! It’s called a
Reciprocal Membership and is a fabulous value for central coast families.
This summer, your kids will enjoy the
“Fins, Feathers and Fur” programs all
season long at the SLO museum. Plus

new bath, kitchen,
fireplace, patio or
home remodel project? We’re guessing
the answer is never.
With a huge selection
of gorgeous tiles, travertine, and granite for
every tiling project
you can imagine, we’ll
provide in-home visits
and
personalized
guidance for individuals and contractors
alike. “Walk in our
customer, and walk
out our friend,” says
owner Darla Prewett.
A Santa Maria native
with 10 years’ experience and
an artist’s eye for detail, Darla’s goal
is to make sure every customer gets
the kind of care and attention you
just don’t get at a big box store.

Order online www.RuthsHerbalRemedies.com
or call Ruth at 805-481-9205
You can also find Ruth’s Remedies at
The Secret Garden in Downtown SLO, Salisbury Winery Avila,
Harmony House Yoga in Pismo Beach & The Halcyon Store AG

they can participate in the Discovery Drama Camp featuring Seussical, Jr. during the month of July at
the Santa Maria museum.
After their successful joint
venture to bring a rockin’ rocket
ship exhibit to the Central Coast
for almost a full year, these two
exceptional children’s museums
want to make sure local families
realize they are partners in more
ways than one. Ask for a reciprocal membership and gain access
to amazing exhibits and exciting
events at these and other participating museums throughout the
country. Visit www.slocm.org or
www.smvdiscoverymuseum.org for
museum details and information.

Marian Hospice
Making Every Moment Count
Whether it’s a visit to a physician’s office, a patient’s home, or to a hospitalized patient, Marian
Hospice is available to help terminally ill patients, their families, physicians and healthcare workers.
Since 1987, Marian Hospice has been providing assistance with pain and symptom management,
emotional and spiritual support, practical assistance and all issues related to end-of-life care.
When terminally ill patients are asked where
they want to spend their last days, most will tell
you they want to be at home, in their own surroundings, with their own family, friends and pets.
If patients are referred to a Medicare certified hospice agency, it is likely that they will be able to end
their days in their home, with the support of an interdisciplinary team of hospice professionals. Yet,
less than one third of the population currently utilizes hospice care due to a lack of knowledge about
hospice care and available services.
Since hospice focuses on providing comprehensive physical, emotional and spiritual care to patients and families at the most critical point in their
lives, experts recommend services for a minimum
of three months to provide the most benefit to patients and their loved ones. This time also enables
the Hospice Team to develop a relationship with
the patient and family in order to better respond
to medical, psycho-social and spiritual needs as the
patient’s condition further deteriorates.
For patients and their families, there is a lack
of knowledge about hospice services and frequently,
a hesitation about being “ready” for end-of-life care.
Some patients and their loved ones have a hard time

accepting that there are no further treatments that
might change the course of their illness. Others are
very ready for hospice care, but don’t know enough
to ask for it. Most studies confirm that all patients
look to their physicians for direction at this difficult time.
Marian Hospice helps Central Coast physicians
evaluate their patients for hospice eligibility. Marian
Hospice nurses meet with patients and their families to determine the patient’s goals for care and to
review available resources. Some of the key areas to
look for that might indicate a hospice referral is appropriate include:
· Cancer with no further treatment options
or decline in treatment
· Any intervention that is no longer effective
or desired
· Increased need for assistance in personal care
· Difficulty in managing pain or other symptoms
· Progressive dementia or Alzheimer’s disease
· Desire to avoid frequent hospitalizations
or ER visits
· Weight loss
Michael P. Schrager, M.D., and Richard L.
Zachrich, M.D., have served as Medical Directors

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for Marian Hospice since 2004. Drs. Schrager and
Zachrich care for a large geriatric population in
their practice and know how important it is to talk
to their terminally ill patients and families at an
earlier stage in treatment.
“More frequently, physicians are realizing
it’s important to talk about end-of-life care with
their patients, especially before a crisis occurs,”
says Dr. Zachrich.
“We are seeing more and more patients proactively planning their end-of-life care in order to
avoid long-term hospital stays and precious time
spent away from their family and friends. For many
patients this means doing whatever it takes to remain in their home care setting,” says Dr. Schrager.
“Several trips to the hospital or to the ER within a
short period of time can be stressful for the patient
and family. Family members often relay to us, after
their loved one has died that, ‘I wish I had known
about Marian Hospice sooner’ or ‘I had no idea what
a difference Marian Hospice would make in helping
me care for my loved one at home.’”
One of the beautiful things about the types of
services offered by Marian Hospice is that the organization also offers respite care to families. Even
with the best of intentions, families are frequently
unaware of the strain on their physical and emotional state as a result of caring for a loved one on a
24-hour-a-day, 7-days-a- week basis.
Marian Hospice’s respite services can offer help
with bathing and personal care, homemaking assistance and volunteer support. In addition, respite
care can include a transfer to a skilled nursing facility for up to five days to give the family needed
relief. Another important service offered by Marian
Hospice is bereavement care for the family and/or
loved ones. Bereavement care includes individual
counseling, group support, telephone support and
mailings that include information about the grief
process. Marian Hospice offers these services and
more to all who need them.
Ultimately, Marian Hospice helps end-of-life
patients and their families live as comfortably and
as fully as possible, all in order to truly make every
moment count.

Now Open for Caring
New staff members are ready to
treat patients at Arroyo Grande
Community Hospital’s new Acute
Rehabilitation Center. They include
the Program Director, Lisa Ivers, RN
(far left in photo) along with Physicians, Registered Nurses, Certified
Nursing Assistants, Social Workers
and Physical, Occupational and
Speech Therapists.
The beautiful new, state-of-the-art,
14-bed impatient Acute Rehabilitation
Center officially opens July 1, 2011.
This center is the only one of its kind
in a 200-mile radius. With its central
location at Arroyo Grande Community
Hospital in southern San Luis Obispo
County, it will serve patients from all
over the Central Coast.
The Arroyo Grande Community
Hospital Rehabilitation Center offers
a wide range of intensive therapies
to help patients improve mental and
physical functioning after a life-changing event due to a disabling illness and
orthopedic and general surgeries.
We provide rehabilitative services
for patients who have suffered functional loss from illnesses such as:
· Stroke
· Major Multiple Trauma
· Brain Injury
· Amputation
· Spinal Cord Injury
· Orthopedic Dysfunction
· Degenerative Neurological Disorders

Our Acute Rehabilitation Center
program ensures an optimum level of
recovery for these patients. They will
receive a minimum of three hours of
intensive therapy per day and are followed by a physician who specializes
in rehabilitation on a daily basis. Our
main goal is to get our patients ready
to go back home after receiving services from our staff. Led by our Medical Director, Richard Martin, MD, our
treatment team includes Physiatrists,
Rehabilitation Nurses and Social
Workers along with Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists,
Registered Dietitians, Respiratory
Therapists, Family Physicians as well
as Orthotic/Prosthetic Specialists.
We believe that family members of
our patients are an integral part of our
team and we encourage their participation from the initial assessment through
the daily treatment regimen, discharge
planning and post-inpatient phases.
To learn more about the treatment options available at the new
Arroyo Grande Community Hospital
Rehabilitation Center, please contact
the Program Director, Lisa Ivers, RN,
BSN, MEd, PHN at (805) 473-7663
Ext. 7803.

Passionate
Assisted Living
For those who’ve given so much,
now it’s our turn to give back to them.
When someone you love needs the
kind of extra care and expertise that
memory loss requires, you have a
choice. Magnolia and our new addition
Primrose, both specialize in memory
care and provides a comfortable, homelike setting for each resident. Our
rooms, dining schedule, and activities

Your Sports
Nutrition Specialist
Outlaw Sports Nutrition specializes in bringing customers high quality
nutritional supplements at below-retail
prices. Owner/Operator Mike Romero,
who was born and raised in the neighborhood where his shop is now located, has 15 years of experience in the
health-and-fitness industry. Whether
you are looking to shed a few pounds,
put on some muscle, or just get healthy,
Outlaw Sports Nutrition has it all.

are designed for those with memory impairment, and a secured
perimeter ensures safety while
allowing residents to move about
freely within the home, expansive gardens, and walking paths.
Based on the practice of Eden
Alternative principles, the caring
staff at Magnolia and Primrose
are intent on eliminating the
three main sources of suffering
among our elders—loneliness,
helplessness, and boredom.
Visit www.edenalt.org for
details. And call us today for
more information. We’ll be glad
to show you around. Ask for Tyler
or Margie at 805.937.3332.

Mike has had the opportunity to learn
from the biggest and most respected
names in the industry, including Dave
Palumbo and Author L. Rea. Mike
was also a supplement and nutrition
adviser to UFC fighter Joe “Daddy”
Stevenson leading up to his main event
fight at UFC 95.
“The problem most consumers face
as it relates to the supplement industry
is the sheer amount of products available to them. It can be quite overwhelming. If you do a web search for fat-loss or
muscle-building supplements, you had
better have packed a lunch—you will
be reading for hours and probably be
more confused than when you started,”
Mike said. That is one of the reasons
Outlaw Sports Nutrition was opened:
to offer people the absolute best products on the market and someone with
the knowledge to guide them through
their decision-making process.

“For a woman, our hair is
our anchor. It makes us feel
good when our hair looks
beautiful. Losing your hair
is like losing part of your
soul!” ~ Kathryn M.

Now in our fifth year of
servicing San Luis Obispo
& Santa Barbara counties

Losing Your Hair? …Help is Here!

Now, men and women with
weak, thinning, or damaged
hair have a treatment option
that is safe, natural—and really
works! You don’t have to accept
thinning hair. Now there’s an
easy, painless, natural way to
improve your hair-with no side
effects, using Low Level Laser
Light Therapy (LLLT). Cool light
energy works through the process of photo-bio-stimulation
of the scalp and hair. Simple
30-minute in-office treatments
and/or in-home devices make
this a convenient way to deal
with hair you aren’t happy with.
LLLT has been used for
decades to treat many types
of conditions and injuries. It
essentially encourages the
body to repair itself. Leading
hair-restoration
physicians
have been using LLLT for
more than 15 years. Central

California Laser Hair Therapy is now in its
fifth year of proving great results for men
and women with thinning hair. Clinic Director, John Vincent, has been training physicians throughout the country to provide this
amazing technology for their patients.
Dr. Michael Hamblin, Associate Professor
of Dermatology, a teaching affi liate of the
Harvard Medical School, who is with the
Wellman Center for Photomedicine, states
LLLT has been shown to:
· Increase Blood Flow in the Scalp
· Increase cellular activity (ATP Synthesis)
in the scalp, bringing nutrients into cells
while releasing toxins
· Stimulate muscle support to increase
hair volume
· Normalize sebaceous activity to provide
sheen and elasticity to the hair
· Stimulate hair follicles and reverse
miniaturization
A complimentary consultation and scalp
analysis will help you determine whether you
are a candidate for this treatment.

The staff of the weekly Sun newspaper decided to hold an annual
event, gathering the finest crafts, food, services, and people the
kingdom had to offer into one issue. They called it “Best Of,” and
it was a hit in every gingerbread house and castle, with every sick
grandma and kindly woodsman.
The season has once again turned to “Best Of” weather, and the
good people at the Sun will soon be printing the heralded publication
for distribution far and wide. Look for this publication on August
18, 2011 throughout the land.

Planning For
Tomorrow
Urban Planning Concepts Inc. was
founded in 1987 and is the local land
use planning team specializing in
urban and rural development, design,
and environmental analysis. We assist
homeowners, builders, developers and
agriculturists with their project ideas
and plans. Our professional team provides a comprehensive and cost-effective approach to meet today’s social,
economic, and political environments.

Using Astrology and
Reiki For Your Health
Curtis Williams, of Astro-Reiki Rising, is a professionally certified Master
Astrologer, a certified Reiki Master and
Teacher with over 25 years’ experience
and a diploma in Astro/Psychology with
an emphasis in Depth Psychology. His
company, Astro - Reiki Rising, is the
Central Coast’s resource for alternative
healing and counseling modalities.
Astrology and Reiki are tools to help
facilitate the health and well-being of

We offer quality service for each
project and assist every client in
transforming goals into reality
through proactive design and representation. This commitment to
service and excellence has allowed
UPC to achieve an impeccable
record of success throughout the
Central Coast.

body and mind. Reiki is best described
as the balancing of one’s energy
through our physical and emotional
structures for a sense of relaxation
and reduced stress. The predictive
measurements of Astrology combined
with the balancing elements of Reiki
work together for optimum results.
For those who wish to experience
the outer limits of consciousness,
Curtis is also a Shamanic practitioner
who works with Ecstatic Body Posture
analysis; and he is certified in E3
(Emotional Energetic Evolution), a
technique for helping to define and
release latent emotional blocks from
early childhood to the present. E3 is
also useful for helping to identify food
and other organic allergies.
If you have any questions, call Curtis at
Astro-Reiki Rising for a consultation.

Always Start With the
Best Soil
You know that San Luis Soils & Sod
is the place to get your sod but did
you also know they carry a large
selection of soils for your vegetable
and flower gardens? Superior Soil
Mixes include Sandy For Clay, Clay
Mix For Sandy, Acid Mix, Victory
Garden and Organic Raised Bed Mix.
SL Soils & Sod can provide the right
soil for small or large gardens.
With over 30 years of farming
experience, owner, Bill Kostik has a
wealth of knowledge when it comes
to growing and can help you with
your garden and landscape needs. Bill
prides himself in being able to help
the home owner as well as contractors
get the best value on their projects.
With the proper know-how and
practice anyone can grow a successful
vegetable garden. Bill recommends
that you first organize the garden using soil beds or grow boxes with row
& aisle spacing. Next, train plants to
grow vertically by using stakes, Aframes or strings for light and to save
space. Get off to a good start by starting seeds in a grow box & transplanting only strong and healthy plants.
Apply fertilizer before planting and
be sure to control weeds after. Water
only the roots to conserve. Last,
careful pruning can help to produce
a higher yield by removing leaves that

do not support the plant or its fruit.
Rest in the knowledge of knowing exactly where your food is coming from
and enjoy the harvest!
SL Soil & Sod is widely known for
their large selection of locally grown
Sod. Installing sod is the fastest and
easiest way to establish a new yard.
Choices include Cuesta Highland
Dwarf Fescues, Bonsai 3000, Obispo
Green Shady Mixes, Running Tall
Fescue and No Mow Fine Fescue.
Soil preparation is the fundamental
element in having a successful lawn.
Always use a preplant fertilizer under
sod, on the surface of the soil. When
ordering your sod, measure area at
least twice and order a little extra.
Give at least 24 hours notice whenever possible as SL Soil & Sod cuts to
order. Call today and enjoy free delivery on most orders from Paso Robles
to Santa Maria.

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and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll never be asked to pay a pre-registration fee for ER services.
Avatar International once again, has awarded French Hospital the Five
Star Loyalty and Endorsement â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Emergency Award as well as the
Exceeding Patients Expectations Award. (2005, 2006, 2008, 2009 and 2010)

Exceeding Patient
Expectations 2009

Five Star Service
Loyalty and Endorsement
2009

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